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Summary
This is a Washington National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service Technician position:
HEALTH SYSTEM SPECIALIST
Location: Washington Office of the Surgeon
CAMP MURRAY, Washington 98430
Army National Guard Units
Appointment Type: Multiple, Indefinite, excepted service
Advertised as: Title 5
May be used to fill one or more vacancies.
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Duties
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A GS-0671-9, HEALTH SYSTEM SPECIALIST:

• Provides guidance and assistance on a variety of health care policies/programs, e.g. Military Treatment Facility (MTF), admission policies and facility resources/programs, medical evaluation/physical profile board procedures, alcohol and drug rehabilitation policies/programs, line of duty investigation procedures, CHAMPUS, Delta Dental Plan, and Veterans Administration sponsored programs.
• Advises in matters pertaining to the administrative management of medical programs.
• Maintains day-to-day contact with the State Surgeon's Office and functions as the full-time liaison with the NGB Office of the Army Surgeon.
• Responsible for the interpretation of various regulations and directives and the establishment of a state health system program for AGR personnel.
• Provides policy guidance to unit commanders concerning medical screening/evaluation/initiation of care for AGR personnel.
• Coordinates medical actions/waivers with the MPMO/State Surgeon/NGB.
• Provides technical advice and analysis of information/records for AGR personnel being processed for medical evaluation boards
• Refers AGR personnel with specific medical problems to agencies with the appropriate specialist for treatment, e.g. substance abuse problems and individual/family counseling.
• May administer the Army Drug Abuse Prevention Control Program (ADAPCP).
• Analyzes information to determine the most efficient/economical means of medical treatment available and the probable course of action, using knowledge of medical terminology and practices.
• Reviews/analyzes physical examinations to determine if AGR personnel have taken the appropriate physical IAW Department of the Army, to include technical review of diagnostic figures, interpretation f medical terminology, and if any waivers are required.
• Establishes and maintains a program for HIV testing and drug screening for all AGR personnel. Provides commanders and supervisors technical assistance and referral information.
• Establishes and maintains an over 40 cardiovascular screening program.
• Schedules appointments and processes AGR personnel for initial screening (Phase I) through bypass surgery, if necessary. Maintains all necessary documentation.
• Establishes and maintains a program for the civilian medical/dental treatment of AGR personnel, to include nature of treatment, estimated and actual cost of treatment, and submission of billing documents/information for payment.
• Monitors and prepares medical budget information for submission to state PBAC.
• May serve as Program Manager for medical care and/or medical travel account.
• The purpose of this position is to serve as the full-time health systems representative on all AGR Medical Department (AMEDD) related matters, and to function as a key assistant to the Military Personnel Management Specialist (MPMS) in administering the AGR medical program of the state on a day-to-day basis.
• Serves as the primary point of contact between AGR personnel and the MTF, MEDDAC, NGB, and civilian sources of care. May also assist AGR family members in requesting medical treatment or establishing entitlement/eligibility.
• May serve as a Health Benefits Advisor (HBA) upon completion of appropriate training.
• Other duties as assigned.(temporary, minor, or incidental tasks)

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Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A resume and supporting documents must be submitted (see "How to Apply").
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be
  required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Duties and responsibilities may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• Position designated Essential Personnel subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
• ***This is a term appointment not to exceed (NTE) 1 year from date of appointment.***

Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Work that required a knowledge of the basic principles and practices related to the management of a health care delivery system. Such experience may have been gained as an administrative officer, management analyst, or administrative or clinical program manager or supervisor in a health care delivery system.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 24 months experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements.
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1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level.
***Note: If this vacancy announcement indicates Specialized Experience, "1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level", you must provide your last SF 50, if you are a current or former Federal Employee and you want to be considered under this provision.
Education
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
Degree Required: N/A
Degree Required to qualify with Education Only (No Specialized Experience):
Master's or equivalent graduate degree
or
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.B. or J.D., if related
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
If you are selected for a vacancy that requires a specific degree and/or coursework you will be required to provide official transcripts prior to appointment.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
- Certain incentive(s) may be available pending funding and approval but are not guaranteed..
********This is an indefinite position. If an individual employed in the excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will receive an indefinite appointment. If a Reduction-In-Force occurs the indefinite appointee will have no reemployment rights to his/her former position or any other position. If funding level and employee manning levels permit, incumbent may be converted to permanent technician status without further competition. ******
***This is a term appointment not to exceed (NTE) 1 year from date of appointment.***
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
The WA National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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